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Torque, specifications, capacities, requirements, and tolerances list

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#1 · (Edited)
I compiled a list of some torque specification, capacities, requirements, and tolerances, etc.. Most, if not all, of this data was found on this site. I have not verified any of the data shown below. I assume no responsibility whatsover... use at YOUR own risk.


Common Torque Specs:
  • Engine Oil Drain Plug: 30 ft/lbs.
    Gasket: 90430-12028 or 90430-12031
  • Front Diff:
    Fill Plug: 29 ft/lbs.
    Drain Plug: 48 ft/lbs.
    Fill Plug Gasket: 12157-10010
    Drain Plug Gasket: 90430-24003
  • Rear Diff:
    Fill & Drain Plugs: 36 ft/lbs
    Gaskets: 12157-10010
  • Transfer case
    Fill & Drain Plugs: 27 ft/lbs
    Gaskets: 90430-18008
  • Manual Transmission
    Fill Plug.....27 ft-lbs
    Drain Plug.....27 ft-lbs
    Gaskets: 90430-18008
  • 5AT, Automatic transmission (A750F) :
    Trans. Pan DRAIN Plug : 15 ft/lbs (metal crush washer)
    Trans. Pan CHECK Plug : 21 ft/lbs (metal crush washer)
    Transmission FILL Plug : 29 ft/lbs (rubber O-ring on FiLL plug).
  • Wheel Nuts 113 N·m (11.5 kgf·m, 85 ft·lbf)
  • Drive/Propeller shaft bolts: 88 N*m (899 kgf*cm, 65 ft.*lbf)
    (u-joint flange yokes on both drive shafts: 65 ft. lbs.)
  • Spark Plugs: 14 ft/lbs
  • Ignition coils: 7.4 ft/lbs
  • Stock skids: 21ft/lb's
  • Skid Plate bolts - 25 ft/lbs
  • Brake Caliper - 110 ft/lbs
  • Body Mounts: 35 ft/lbs
  • Outer Tie-rod end (steering): Donahoe says 54 ft/lbs
  • Front Coilovers
    Top 3 bolts - Donahoe says 30 ft/lbs... Toyota dealer says 47 ft/lbs
    Lower Bolt (LCA): Toyota dealer says 100 ft/lbs
  • Front UCA
    Upper ball joint turning torque 4.5 N*m (46 kgf*cm, 40 in.*lbf) or less
    Long Bolts: Toyota dealer says 85 ft/lbs
    Spindle joint: Toyota dealer says 81 ft/lbs
  • Front LCA
    Lower ball joint turning torque 3.0 N*m (31 kgf*cm, 27 in.*lbf) or less
  • Front Stabilizer link ball joint turning torque 0.05 to 1.96 N*m (0.5 to 20.0 kgf*cm, 0.4 to 17.3 in.*lbf)
  • Rear Upper Control Arms bolts - 59 ftlbs
  • Rear Lower Control Arms bolts - 96 ftlbs
    Rear Stabilizer link ball joint turning torque: 0.05 to 1.96 N*m (0.5 to 20.0 kgf*cm, 0.4 to 17.3 in.*lbf)
  • Rear FJC shocks
    Upper nut: 18 ft-lbs
    Lower bolt: 72 ft-lbs
  • Rear anti-swaybar
    nut, upper link assy (frame): 11 ft-lbs
    nut, lower link assy (swaybar): 52 ft-lbs
    bolt, bracket cover (over bushing): 22 ft-lbs
  • Front axle
    hub nut x Front drive shaft 174ft*lbs.

ENGINE Oil capacity (2007-2009) (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.qt.):
With filter 5.2 (5.5, 4.6)
Without filter 4.9 (5.2, 4.3)
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
SAE 5W−30

ENGINE Oil capacity (2010+)
6.0 qts. without filter
6.4 qts with filter change.
SAE 0W20

Transmission/Differential - 6MT (full−time four wheel drive models):
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
1.8 (1.9, 1.6)
Oil type: Gear Oil API GL−4 or GL−5, SAE 75W−90

NOTE: Read before doing differential: http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/maintenance-tech/60405-differential-gear-oil-tsb.html

  • Front Differential
    Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
    1.4 (1.5, 1.2)
    Above −18C (0F)
    SAE 90
    Below −18C (0F)
    SAE 80W or 80W−90
  • Rear Diff
    without rear diff lock- 3.0 liters / 3.2 qt. / 2.6 Imperial qt.
    with rear diff lock - 2.9 liters / 3.1 qt. / 2.6 Imperial qt.
    Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL−5
    Above −18C (0F)
    SAE 90
    Below −18C (0F)
    SAE 80W or 80W−90
  • Transfer Case
    Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
    1.4 (1.5, 1.2)
    Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL−5, SAE 75W−90

TRANSMISSION/Differential - 5AT (part−time four wheel drive models)
Fluid capacity (drain and refill)
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Up to 3.0 (3.2, 2.6)
Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF Type WS

  • Front Differential
    Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
    1.5 (1.6, 1.3)
    Oil type: SAE 75W−90
  • Rear Diff
    without rear diff lock- 3.0 liters / 3.2 qt. / 2.6 Imperial qt.
    with rear diff lock - 2.9 liters / 3.1 qt. / 2.6 Imperial qt.
    Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL−5
    Above −18C (0F)
    SAE 90
    Below −18C (0F)
    SAE 80W or 80W−90
  • Transfer Case
    Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
    1.0 (1.1, 0.9)
    Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL−3, 75W−90
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CHASSIS LUBRICATION:
Propeller shafts:
[*] Spiders = Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
[*] Slide yokes = Molybdenum−disulfide lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2 or lithium base multipurpose grease, NLGI No.2

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ADD ENGINE COOLANT
(a) Tighten the 2 cylinder block drain plugs.
Torque: 13 N·m (133 kgf·cm, 10ft·lbf)
(b) Tighten the radiator drain plug by hand.
(c) Add engine coolant.
Standard Capacity:
Automatic Transmission
9.8 liters (10.4 US qts, 8.6 Imp. qts)
Manual Transmission
9.4 liters (9.9 US qts, 8.3 Imp. qts)

Spark plug:
DENSO K20HR−U11
NGK LFR6C11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.):
1.1 (0.043)

ENGINE:
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
Intake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
Exhaust 0.29—0.39 (0.011—0.015)

Fuel:
Fuel type:
Select premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher for optimum engine performance.
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):
72 (19.0, 15.8)


Engine Model:
4.0L V6 (1GR−FE)
Type: 6 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.):
94.0 95.0 (3.70 3.74)
Displacement, cm3 (cu. in.):
3956 (241.4)


Dimensions and weights:
Overall length mm (in.) 4670 (183.9)
Overall width mm (in.) 1905 (75.0)
Overall height*1 mm (in.) 1810 (71.3)*2mm (in.) 1830 (72.0)*3
Wheelbase mm (in.) 2690 (105.9)
Front tread mm (in.) 1605 (63.2)
Rear tread mm (in.) 1605 (63.2)
Vehicle capacity weight(occupants + luggage)
kg (lb.) 540 (1190)
Towing capacity (trailer weight + cargo weight)
kg (lb.) 2268 (5000)
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Two−wheel drive models
*3: Four−wheel drive mode



BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.):
54 (2.1)
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
1—6 (0.04—0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when depressed with the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44.1 lbf):
5—7 clicks
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

STEERING
Wheel free play: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII or III
 
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#2 ·
Thanks. Assuming the information could be, if necessary, modified here and a sticky based on.

Sticky status votes? All say "aye".
 
#3 ·
"aye"
 
#6 ·
Hey thanks! You're a lifesaver! I can delay paying for a subscription to the TIS for all that info! What years does this cover? Especially the oil filter torque specs since Toyota changed the filter type in the newer FJ's.:rocker:
 
#14 ·
Great thread, it gets my vote to be a 'sticky' :clap: To get torque specs I've been using the FJ Repair Manual which has 843 pages to filter through to find torque specs. This thread definitely simplifies and saves a lot of searching time, much appreciated for posting. :cheers:
 
#15 ·
I compiled a list of some torque specification, capacities, requirements, and tolerances, etc.. Most, if not all, of this data was found on this site. I have not verified any of the data shown below. I assume no responsibility whatsover... use at YOUR own risk.
..............

Transmission/Differential - 6MT (full−time four wheel drive models):
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
1.8 (1.9, 1.6)
Oil type: Gear Oil API GL−4 or GL−5, SAE 75W−90

NOTE: Read before doing differential: http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/maintenance-tech/60405-differential-gear-oil-tsb.html

  • Front Differential
    Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
    1.4 (1.5, 1.2)
    Above −18C (0F)
    SAE 90
    Below −18C (0F)
    SAE 80W or 80W−90
  • Rear Diff
    without rear diff lock- 3.0 liters / 3.2 qt. / 2.6 Imperial qt.
    with rear diff lock - 2.9 liters / 3.1 qt. / 2.6 Imperial qt.
    Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL−5
    Above −18C (0F)
    SAE 90
    Below −18C (0F)
    SAE 80W or 80W−90
  • Transfer Case
    Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
    1.4 (1.5, 1.2)
    Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL−5, SAE 75W−90

TRANSMISSION/Differential - 5AT (part−time four wheel drive models)
Fluid capacity (drain and refill)
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Up to 3.0 (3.2, 2.6)
Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF Type WS

  • Front Differential
    Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
    1.5 (1.6, 1.3)
    Oil type: SAE 75W−90
  • Rear Diff
    without rear diff lock- 3.0 liters / 3.2 qt. / 2.6 Imperial qt.
    with rear diff lock - 2.9 liters / 3.1 qt. / 2.6 Imperial qt.
    Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL−5
    Above −18C (0F)
    SAE 90
    Below −18C (0F)
    SAE 80W or 80W−90
  • Transfer Case
    Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
    1.0 (1.1, 0.9)
    Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL−3, 75W−90
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<snip>
Why is there such varying recommendations or information about the gear oils?

On the one hand there is a TSB that says Toyota currently recommends 75W85 GL5. Correct? Then right after that there are members recommending/using/quoting 75W90. WTF? If Toyota is recommending (and using) 75-85 why would someone recommend 75-90?

And the 80-90 for rear diff? Where does that come from? There's a whole bunch of other threads quoting 75-90 GL5.

There is a difference between 75-85, 75-90 and 80-90. More than some might think.

Is there a thread or post that has the difinitive information from Toyota or other reputable/reliable source for what the weight should be in the gear oils for the FJs? Since the OP says none of this info has been verified at all it seems kinda useless (ie - whether it is right or not).
 
#21 ·
The OP did a great job gathering all the information! All the oil weights are also relavent when you know how they apply.

The Toyota 75W-85 synthetic is probably better suited for a GL-4 application. GL-4 gear oils are mostly used for manual transmissions/transaxles and are non-corrosive to yellow metals (synchros). It's possible that the Toyota 75W-85 gear oil is both GL-4 and GL-5 rated but I'm not 100% sure, as I don't use it. For diffs and transfer case use GL-5 75W-90 synthetic because yellow metals (bronze/brass) are not present. The only other benefit I can see using Toyota 75W-85 is maybe a bit better fuel mileage due to less drag on gears and bearings.

The 75w-90 is a synthetic that most use to replace the 75W-85 (that's impossible to find). You can actually buy 75W-90 that has a GL-4 rating if that's what the 6 MT requires (I can't say because I have a AT). The key is, use GL-4 where specified. I don't know if GL-4 75w-90 can/should be used in a differential/gearbox application, that you would have to check.

The 80W-90 is a non-synthetic oil that can be used in a pinch if you had to. It's been around forever, and far before synthetics were even on the radar. No real need to use it unless you really want cheap/affoardable oil - it will do the job.

The main thing to know, is it for GL-4 or GL-5 application and buy the viscosity that's appropriate for the job. With some common sense, the viscocity is less important than you think. You wouldn't use GL-5 75W-140 in Alaska nor would you use GL-4 75W-85 in the Plains of Africa. :bigthumb:
 
#17 · (Edited)
To add to this list :

5AT, Automatic transmission (A750F) :

Trans. Pan DRAIN Plug : 15 ft/lbs (metal crush washer)
Trans. Pan CHECK Plug : 21 ft/lbs (metal crush washer)
Transmission FILL Plug : 29 ft/lbs (rubber O-ring on FiLL plug).

DEWFPO
 
#19 ·
You tell em' Pale...:lol: 2010+ Represent!!!

So the actual Axle Nut torque should be - Crapload ft/lbs (think 186 ft/lbs)... Yet when I removed mine from the factory setting... barely had 50 ft/lbs on it. Broke it with a 12" long breaker bar and one hand...

Toyota needs to feed their techs some Wheaties... :lol: :rofl:
 
#22 ·
My post wasn't about relevance and I fully understand how they apply. GL4 and GL5 is also not in question as to how it applies. People can assume or use whatever fluids they like based upon a lot of differing criteria.

My question had to do with what TOYOTA recommends. Specifically. That's really all I came to find and instead there is nothing but conjecture or guesses. While not a huge problem finding the information elsewhere I found it odd that there wasn't a thread with the accurate, and specific, info. IOW - specific info taken direct from the FSM is what I was after.

75W85 GL5 is not hard to find in synthetic. Neither is 75W90 in either 4 or 5. Both area easily obtained (eg: red line oils).
 
#24 ·
"aye"

Please add Coolant capacity.

2. ADD ENGINE COOLANT

(a) Tighten the 2 cylinder block drain **** plugs.
Torque: 13 N·m (133 kgf·cm, 10ft·lbf)
(b) Tighten the radiator drain **** plug by hand.
(c) Add engine coolant.
Standard Capacity:
Item
Specified Condition
for Automatic Transmission
9.8 liters (10.4 US qts, 8.6 Imp. qts)
for Manual Transmission
9.4 liters (9.9 US qts, 8.3 Imp. qts)
 
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